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| − | '''Episode 1651''' was broadcast on 30 March 1995, and was | + | '''Episode 1651''' was broadcast on 30 March 1995, and was the second semi-final of [[Series 29]]. |
[[Andy Cusworth]] played [[Darren Shacklady]], with Darren Shacklady winning {{score|51|46}}. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[David Jacobs]], and the [[lexicographer]] was [[Richard Samson]]. | [[Andy Cusworth]] played [[Darren Shacklady]], with Darren Shacklady winning {{score|51|46}}. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[David Jacobs]], and the [[lexicographer]] was [[Richard Samson]]. | ||
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| + | Cusworth's habit of picking six vowels led to the rule change for [[Series 30|the following series]] that contestants must select 3 vowels and 4 consonants. | ||
==Rounds== | ==Rounds== | ||
{{Rounds-start|Andy Cusworth|Darren Shacklady}} | {{Rounds-start|Andy Cusworth|Darren Shacklady}} | ||
{{R-letters |1 |IEIAEAVMF|MAFIA |FIVE | | 5|0 | 5}} | {{R-letters |1 |IEIAEAVMF|MAFIA |FIVE | | 5|0 | 5}} | ||
| − | {{R-letters |2 |NJTEOILSE|SILENT |JOSTLE | | + | {{R-letters |2 |NJTEOILSE|SILENT |JOSTLE |ESTOILE*, LISENTE*, TENSILE| 11|6 | 12}} |
{{R-letters |3 |IODEECAOS|CEASED |CEASED |DIOCESE | 17|12 | 19}} | {{R-letters |3 |IODEECAOS|CEASED |CEASED |DIOCESE | 17|12 | 19}} | ||
{{R-numbers |4 | 100|25|75|50|4|2| 451 | {{R-numbers |4 | 100|25|75|50|4|2| 451 | ||
Latest revision as of 23:28, 26 November 2020
Episode 1651 was broadcast on 30 March 1995, and was the second semi-final of Series 29.
Andy Cusworth played Darren Shacklady, with Darren Shacklady winning 51 – 46. The Dictionary Corner guest was David Jacobs, and the lexicographer was Richard Samson.
Cusworth's habit of picking six vowels led to the rule change for the following series that contestants must select 3 vowels and 4 consonants.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Andy Cusworth | Score | Darren Shacklady | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | IEIAEAVMF | MAFIA | 5 – 0 | FIVE | 5 | |
| 2 | NJTEOILSE | SILENT | 11 – 6 | JOSTLE | ESTOILE*, LISENTE*, TENSILE | 12 |
| 3 | IODEECAOS | CEASED | 17 – 12 | CEASED | DIOCESE | 19 |
| 4 | 100 25 75 50 4 2 → 451 | 451
4 × 100 + 50 + 75 ÷ 25 − 2 |
27 – 22 | 451
4 × 100 + 50 + 75 ÷ 25 − 2 |
|
29 |
| 5 | RTHIEUFGP | FREIGHT | 34 – 29 | FIGHTER | UPRIGHT* | 36 |
| 6 | OEEAIKNVE | INVOKE | 40 – 35 | INVOKE | 42 | |
| 7 | XZTOIAYRS | RATIOS | 46 – 41 | RATIOS | AORIST*, ARISTO*, SATORI*, STORAX*, STYRAX* | 48 |
| 8 | 75 8 3 10 9 2 → 497 | 501 | 46 – 51 | 497
(75 − 8 ÷ 2) × (10 − 3) |
|
58 |
| 9 | MINESCOOL | colomnise ☓
(29.75 seconds) |
46 – 51 | SEMICOLON | 68 |
